Economy & Jobs — Cornelius, North Carolina

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$113,767
Estimated 2026~$130,700
Per Capita Income$81,937
Poverty Rate5.4%
Unemployment Rate2.4%
In Labor Force16,999

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare18.6%
Professional15.4%
Finance Insurance14.5%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Real Estate Offices1,427
Full Service Restaurants1,108
Fast Food983
Physician Offices789
Law Offices670
Insurance Agencies611
Dental Offices580
Beauty Salons448
Commercial Banks400
Child Day Care293
Coffee Shops289
Accounting Firms267
Fitness Centers259
Gas Stations258
Auto Repair248
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.